HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3818 FILED ON: 8/7/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3623
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Christopher M. Markey
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to establish an enterprise fund..
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Christopher M. Markey | 9th Bristol |
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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3818 FILED ON: 8/7/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3623
By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3623) of Christopher M. Markey (by vote of the town) that the town of Dartmouth be authorized to establish a cable PEG access enterprise fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the Year Two Thousand Thirteen
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An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to establish an enterprise fund..
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to establish an enterprise fund.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Dartmouth may establish and maintain a separate account known as a Cable PEG Access Enterprise Fund to be classified and administered as an enterprise fund in accordance with section 53F½ of chapter 44 of the General Laws. The town shall deposit into the fund the proceeds of any assessment imposed upon cable operators by the requirements of a franchise agreement to support public, educational or governmental channels or the use of such channels.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.